Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday

Release Date: September 25, 2012Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

THEN: The formation of the UNA, the high threat of eco-terrorism, the mammoth rates of unemployment and subsequent escape into a world of virtual reality are things any student can read about in their 21st century textbooks and part of the normal background noise to Freya Kallas's life. Until that world starts to crumble.

NOW: It's 1985. Freya Kallas has just moved across the world and into a new life. On the outside, she fits in at her new high school, but Freya feels nothing but removed. Her mother blames it on the grief over her father's death, but how does that explain the headaches and why do her memories feel so foggy? When Freya lays eyes on Garren Lowe, she can't get him out of her head. She's sure that she knows him, despite his insistence that they've never met. As Freya follows her instincts and pushes towards hidden truths, the two of them unveil a strange and dangerous world where their days may be numbered. Unsure who to trust, Freya and Garren go on the run from powerful forces determined to tear them apart and keep them from discovering the truth about their shared pasts (and futures), her visions, and the time and place they really came from.

I actually read a first draft of this one, so I can say authoritatively that if the final version resembles the first, this is really a book to look out for this year. Personally, I don't think C.K. Kelly Martin has ever gotten the attention that she should for her books (no, I don't know her personally), but hopefully this foray into a new genre will help generate some of the recognition she deserves.

I'm not really sure what genre this one fits into--a little sci-fi, a little dystopian, a little paranormal--so I can't pin it down neatly, but since I don't normally love sci-fi, I'm going to call this a "paranormal-romance dystopian action story." I think the cover reflects that, as there is quite a lot going on. (Does it remind anyone of a futuristic Mortal Instruments cover?)

Regardless, I am very excited for this release, and hope that it gets a lot of attention come fall.

I've seen this a few times now and I'm desperately trying not to request it from NetGalley to finally be able to reduce my pile of eARCs... but it sounds really awesome and I definitely want to read it. :D